Which Chinese pilgrim visited India specifically during the reign of Chandragupta II?
Correct Answer: Fa-Hein
Subject: history
- Hiuen Tsang
- Fa-Hein
- I-Tsing
- Megasthenes
Explanation: • Fa-Hien (Faxian, 337–422 AD) — visited India during Chandragupta II Vikramaditya's reign (399–414 AD)
• Travelogue: 'Record of Buddhist Kingdoms' (Foguoji)
• Described India as prosperous, peaceful, light taxation — reflects the Gupta Golden Age
• Purpose: Collect Buddhist scriptures and visit sacred sites
• Did NOT mention Chandragupta II by name — reign dates used to identify
• Note: Megasthenes was GREEK, not Chinese — visited Chandragupta MAURYA (~302 BC)